A Glimpse into Lois Lowry’s Life and Creative Genius

Lois Lowry, a lauded American author, has etched her place in the realm of children’s books, creating a plethora of fantasy novels catered specifically to young readers. With her renowned books like ‘The Giver,’ which gave birth to the enchanting ‘Giver’ quartet, and ‘Number the Stars’—both recipients of the prestigious Newbery Medal—she has distinguished herself in the literary world. Apart from these, other celebrated series under her belt include the ‘Anastasia Krupnik’ series and its derivative ‘Sam Krupnik’ series, the notable ‘J.P. Tate’ series, and the widely-read ‘Gooney Bird’ series.

In her compelling narratives, Lowry bravely explores a sundry of societal issues ranging from racism, terminal disease, and murder, to the harrowing accounts of the Holocaust.

Her journey as a published author commenced in 1977 with the standalone novel, ‘A Summer to Die‘. Let’s embark on a literary journey with Lois Lowry’s books in order of publication.